Joyce Small

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Biography

I’m a moose Cree First Nation member I work for Wakenagun as a business support manager to support entrepreneurs get started in their businesses in their communities. I produce traditional moose/caribou/deer hide Mocs/slippers/mitts/gloves etc, I do beadwork make my own beaded tops for slippers and mitts. I’ve been doing this for about 40 years, I get inspired by other people’s work and I like doing the traditional type

Mission

Our mission is to foster connection, opportunity, and knowledge-sharing for those who create (Oshichikesiwuk). In doing so, we empower the voices of Mushkegowuk Cree to express the sacred connection between our people, water, land, and all our relations.

Vision

We envision a future where the voices of Omushkegowuk creators (Oshichikesiwuk) are empowered and valued, ensuring a legacy of harmony between culture and sustainability that resonates through generations connected to the James Bay Coast (Nanipek).